LG Energy Solution is aiming to commercialize what¡¯s been described as a game-changing battery-making technology by 2028, opening a path for the Korean cell manufacturer to become more competitive with Chinese rivals.
Companies from Tesla to Samsung SDI are working on dry-coating technology, a process that aims to replace the energy-intensive wet process for making cathode and anode electrodes ¡ª a key component of electric car batteries. The search for cheaper and more environmentally friendly ways to produce batteries is becoming increasingly urgent as electric vehicle demand cools.
¡°Among battery competitors, LG is the top¡± in terms of dry-coating technology, Kim Je-young, who became LG Energy Solution¡¯s chief technology officer in December, said in an exclusive interview at the company¡¯s headquarters in Seoul. ¡°We started 10 years ago.¡±
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